要點1
Albeit 也是「儘管」的意思,但是用法和although有很大不同。
Albeit 一般不引導獨立的句子,而although後面一般都加獨立的句子。
Albeit 很少出現在句首,一般出現在句中或者句末,後面加一個形容詞,副詞,名詞短語,介賓短語。
例:His letter was published, albeit in an abbreviated form. (✓)
大意:他的信發表了,儘管是簡略版。
His letter was published, albeit it was published in an abbreviated form.(✘)
例:This place is really nice, albeit quiet. (✓)
大意:這個地方雖然安靜,但真的很好。
This place is really nice, albeit it is quiet.(✘)
要點2
Although和though用法差不多,although更為常見。Even though最為正式,而且語氣最強。
要點3
Although和though可以加分詞,而even though只能加句子。
例:This room, though small, is pleasant and airy. (✓)
大意:這個房間雖然小,但舒適通風。
This room, even though small, is pleasant and airy. (✘)